Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Unaccompanied refugee children are one of the most vulnerable categories within the refugee population. They face inexhaustible risks from the start of their journey until its conclusion; being exposed to various forms of violence, assault, and exploitation during the transit phase.
OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to discern the challenges faced by unaccompanied refugee children in Jordan, as perceived by social workers. Additionally, to uncover the role of the social work profession in helping these children in confronting and alleviating these challenges.
METHODS: Ten social workers working with unaccompanied refugee children in the International Medical Corps in Jordan were selected to take part in the study.
METHODS: The study adopted a qualitative research approach to achieve its aims. Semi-structured interviews served as the primary method for data collection. Data analysis used inductive thematic analysis, and ethical considerations were consistently observed throughout the study process.
RESULTS: The study revealed significant social challenges, including strained alternative familial relationships and difficulties in social integration. Psychological struggles were clear in enduring loss, separation, and suicidal thoughts. Economic hardships manifested in meeting basic needs and child labor. School dropouts appeared as a prominent educational issue. Social workers are primarily engaged in case management, providing psychosocial support, and easing referrals.
CONCLUSIONS: Adverse living conditions profoundly affect children, affecting their psychological, physical, and social development. This leads to the emergence of deep psychological traits such as sadness, hostility, anxiety, and behavioral disintegration. Consequently, many children experience social disconnection and struggle to adapt to their environment effectively.
OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to discern the challenges faced by unaccompanied refugee children in Jordan, as perceived by social workers. Additionally, to uncover the role of the social work profession in helping these children in confronting and alleviating these challenges.
METHODS: Ten social workers working with unaccompanied refugee children in the International Medical Corps in Jordan were selected to take part in the study.
METHODS: The study adopted a qualitative research approach to achieve its aims. Semi-structured interviews served as the primary method for data collection. Data analysis used inductive thematic analysis, and ethical considerations were consistently observed throughout the study process.
RESULTS: The study revealed significant social challenges, including strained alternative familial relationships and difficulties in social integration. Psychological struggles were clear in enduring loss, separation, and suicidal thoughts. Economic hardships manifested in meeting basic needs and child labor. School dropouts appeared as a prominent educational issue. Social workers are primarily engaged in case management, providing psychosocial support, and easing referrals.
CONCLUSIONS: Adverse living conditions profoundly affect children, affecting their psychological, physical, and social development. This leads to the emergence of deep psychological traits such as sadness, hostility, anxiety, and behavioral disintegration. Consequently, many children experience social disconnection and struggle to adapt to their environment effectively.
摘要：
背景：无人陪伴的难民儿童是难民人口中最脆弱的类别之一。他们从旅程开始到结束都面临着取之不尽的风险；遭受各种形式的暴力，攻击,以及过境阶段的开采。
目的：这项研究旨在了解约旦无人陪伴的难民儿童所面临的挑战，正如社会工作者所认为的那样。此外,揭示社会工作专业在帮助这些儿童应对和缓解这些挑战方面的作用。
方法：选择了10名在约旦国际医疗队处理无人陪伴的难民儿童的社会工作者参与研究。
方法：该研究采用了定性研究方法来实现其目标。半结构化访谈是数据收集的主要方法。数据分析采用归纳主题分析，在整个研究过程中始终观察到伦理方面的考虑.
结果：该研究揭示了重大的社会挑战，包括紧张的另类家庭关系和社会融合的困难。心理斗争在持久的损失中很明显，分离,和自杀的想法。经济困难表现在满足基本需求和童工方面。辍学似乎是一个突出的教育问题。社会工作者主要从事个案管理,提供社会心理支持,放松推荐。
结论：不利的生活条件会严重影响儿童，影响他们的心理，物理，和社会发展。这导致悲伤等深层心理特征的出现，敌意,焦虑,和行为解体。因此,许多孩子经历社会脱节，努力有效地适应他们的环境。
目的：这项研究旨在了解约旦无人陪伴的难民儿童所面临的挑战，正如社会工作者所认为的那样。此外,揭示社会工作专业在帮助这些儿童应对和缓解这些挑战方面的作用。
方法：选择了10名在约旦国际医疗队处理无人陪伴的难民儿童的社会工作者参与研究。
方法：该研究采用了定性研究方法来实现其目标。半结构化访谈是数据收集的主要方法。数据分析采用归纳主题分析，在整个研究过程中始终观察到伦理方面的考虑.
结果：该研究揭示了重大的社会挑战，包括紧张的另类家庭关系和社会融合的困难。心理斗争在持久的损失中很明显，分离,和自杀的想法。经济困难表现在满足基本需求和童工方面。辍学似乎是一个突出的教育问题。社会工作者主要从事个案管理,提供社会心理支持,放松推荐。
结论：不利的生活条件会严重影响儿童，影响他们的心理，物理，和社会发展。这导致悲伤等深层心理特征的出现，敌意,焦虑,和行为解体。因此,许多孩子经历社会脱节，努力有效地适应他们的环境。
